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Apr 12, 2012 | 04:22 PM

#51

stewie01

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25, 26 in May. Mechanically inclined but not greatly experienced, but I try to do as much myself or with the help of experienced relative as possible.

Apr 12, 2012 | 06:23 PM

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HeyYou

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Originally Posted by Arde

67, be 68 this year. Been working on, modifying, rebuilding autos ever since I became a teenager and automatically knew everything there was to know about auto mechanics. Have enjoyed it as a hobby unless something needs work and I absolutely have to fix it. Don't think I've ever had a car or truck that I haven't modified in one way or the other. Still think that a Ford flathead V8 with dual burnt out glasspacks is the sweetest sounding thing going. I've probably spent about as much time under them as I have in them.

I don't do "stock".

Apr 12, 2012 | 06:35 PM

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Wombat Ranger

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I don't do "stock".

Sounds like you need to make good on the idea implied by your sig then, HeyYou

Apr 12, 2012 | 06:55 PM

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Sounds like you need to make good on the idea implied by your sig then, HeyYou

Indeed. That's the plan... but, I have to play 'catch up' on the other two vehicles before I can start doing serious work on the truck.

Hopefully be able to do gears, and a rear locker this summer.

Apr 12, 2012 | 07:25 PM

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Wombat Ranger

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Hey me too! And as is the case with all of us, it all comes down to money. What gears/locker do you have planned?

I'm gonna go with 4.88's for sure, a Detroit out back, and I haven't decided what I'm gonna do yet up front diff wise. Probably just leave it open...

Apr 12, 2012 | 08:22 PM

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I am hoping for 4.56 gears, and an e-locker...... I only plan on going to 33's on my truck.... It's already hard enough for my S.O. to get in.

Apr 12, 2012 | 10:21 PM

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Ramcountryboy

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Originally Posted by 2x1972

Sounds like you need to make good on the idea implied by your sig then, HeyYou

LOL, I was jus thinking that!

Can't wait for ya to do your gears/locker/tires HeyYou, remember pics!

Apr 12, 2012 | 11:41 PM

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I am hoping for 4.56 gears, and an e-locker...... I only plan on going to 33's on my truck.... It's already hard enough for my S.O. to get in.

I want to tow with 35's, and be able to go bigger with tires if I want to make it a trail rig

I wanna do it myself, but I must admit it has me a little intimidated...

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Apr 13, 2012 | 10:11 AM

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I have the advantage of both having done it before, (successfully, mind you...) and also having a bud that has lost count of the number of gear sets he has installed. (same guy whose shop I use.)

I don't really plan on going bigger than the 33's...... and yes, I do plan on off-roading as often as possible..... but, can't really go much higher, as my S.O. wouldn't be able to climb into the truck.

I don't like hangin' stuff off the sides, as I tend to scrape them off in some of the places I go....... Maybe some rock sliders would be a good idea.